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Masterclass Vocal Workshop with Nikola Materne
Do., 25. Sept.
|Wien
We are delighted to welcome Nikola Materne from our Erasmus+ partner institution, the Münster University of Music (Germany), as part of the Erasmus+ Teaching Exchange Programme, for two days of inspiring Masterclasses.
Zeit & Ort
25. Sept. 2025, 14:00 – 18:00
Wien, Nobilegasse 23-25, 1150 Wien, Österreich
Über die Veranstaltung
September 25, 2025 · 14:00–18:00 · Room R10
On this afternoon, Nikola Materne invites all vocal students who wish to refine and strengthen their emotional expression in singing. Through exercises from acting and voice pedagogy, participants will explore body movement, facial expression, gestures, imagination, and storytelling to achieve convincing and moving song interpretations. Alongside group exercises, each student will receive individual coaching in a masterclass setting, with others observing and learning.
Please prepare two songs (originals or covers) that you can sing by heart. Bring printed lyrics and a karaoke/playback version, preferably on a USB stick.
Format and Organization
On the first day, up to six students can actively participate, and on the second day up to four. Additional students are welcome to join as observers. The masterclass includes shared activities such as warm-ups and a Q&A session, while the main focus is on individual coachings, observation, and exchange. Students may register for one or both days.
Registration required!
About Nikola Materne
Nikola Materne has performed as a live singer in a wide range of genres – from a cappella ensembles to rock bands, from swing jazz combos to gospel choirs – and has also worked in the studio for various projects, including film music. As a soloist and songwriter, she now focuses on her own music with her bands Bossanoire and Sphere, with numerous releases and concerts to her name.
After studying Music Education with a major in voice, completing a postgraduate course in Popular Music in Hamburg, and training at the Rabine Institute for Functional Voice Pedagogy, she has been working as a vocal coach for almost 30 years. Since 2008, she has also held a teaching position for Pop Vocals and Didactics at the Münster University of Music.
Nikola is also the author of two books: Popvocals – The Way to Your Own Voice (2014) and Live Your Song! 77 Exercises for More Expression and Feeling in Singing (2020), both accompanied by tutorials and podcasts.